Alaska Airlines Passenger's Phone and Power Bank Catch Fire Mid-Flight, Leaving One Hospitalized

Three people were evaluated by Wichita airport emergency personnel on Sunday, Feb. 22, an airport spokesperson tells PEOPLE ...
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Lithium-ion battery causes small fire onboard Wichita-departing flight, passengers say

Passengers onboard Flight 2117 tell KAKE News that a woman was using a lithium-ion battery-powered charger pack to charge her phone when it caught fire, burning her hand. Passengers say ...

Officials warn of lithium battery dangers from improper care, recycling

With technology becoming more essential in everyday life, officials are warning of the dangers and harm it poses to homeowners and firefighters. A majority of households and ...

What to look out for to prevent lithium ion battery fires

A lithium battery fire grounded a Wichita plane on Sunday. Now, a Wichita expert is sharing ways to prevent those fires from happening.
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Lithium battery fire cases: Airlines told to tighten fire safety as DGCA bans inflight charging

In a significant move to bolster onboard safety, India’s aviation regulator has banned the use of power banks to charge phones or gadgets during flights, citing the fire hazard posed by lithium ...
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Teen in India suffers burns after biting on lithium battery, causing it to catch fire in his mouth

A male teenager in India was left seriously injured after a lithium battery he bit on suddenly caught fire. Closed-circuit television footage of the incident, shared on social media platform X on ...
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One hospitalized after lithium-ion battery causes small fire onboard Wichita-departing flight

Passengers onboard Flight 2117 tell KAKE News that a woman was using a lithium-ion battery-powered charger pack to charge her phone when it caught fire, burning her hand. Passengers say ...